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'X Factor' -- God Has Enough ... Shuts Down Auditions

Published: 07/09/2012

There was electricity in the air at the "X Factor" auditions in Greensboro, NC today ... because the production truck was struck by lightning ... TMZ has learned. Sources at the scene tell us ... a major storm rolled in over the Greensboro Coliseum Complex this afternoon ... and knocked out power…

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Simon Cowell -- SURROUNDED BY COPS ... On Tiny Scooter

Published: 06/28/2012

Police were ALL OVER Simon Cowell this morning in Rhode Island -- providing a 4-cop escort just for the "X Factor" judge on his way to auditions ... while he rode on a dinky little scooter. Simon usually gets a police escort when he's driven around for "X Factor" stuff, but he's typically holed up…

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Simon Cowell -- Keeps It Classic

Published: 06/14/2012

Doing his best Great Gatsby impersonation, Simon Cowell was spotted going old school in a classic car in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. Known for driving a plethora of high-end wheels like Rolls Royces and a Bugatti Veyron, you won't see this "X Factor" judge walking off anywhere.

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'X-Factor' -- All Four Judges Walk Off!

Published: 06/09/2012

All four "X-Factor" judges just pulled a Britney and high-tailed it off set, TMZ has learned, after witnessing the worst audition in the history of auditioning. Sources at the taping in Kansas City tell TMZ ... Britney, Demi, L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell's stand-in, Louis Walsh, couldn't stomach one…

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Britney Spears -- Wobbly Start in 'X Factor' Return

Published: 06/08/2012

Britney Spears just showed up in Kansas City, Missouri for her second round of "X Factor" judging ... and so far, not a SINGLE meltdown -- though there was a rocky entrance. Brit stumbled in her high heels as she exited her limo, but quickly recovered ... to begin her first judging gig since San…

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Simon Cowell's Ex-Fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy -- NO Plans to Write a Tell-All

Published: 06/02/2012

Simon Cowell's ex-fiancée, Mezhgan Hussainy, has absolutely no plans to write a scathing tell-all book about everyone's favorite acerbic judge, despite reports to the contrary ... TMZ has learned. British tabs are buzzing today with a report that Hussainy is out of "revenge" against Cowell and…

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Simon Cowell's Advice to 'X-Factor' Rejects ... Try 'The Voice'

Published: 05/27/2012

Simon Cowell thinks just because some singers are talentless, superstar wannabes not worthy to compete on "X-Factor" ... it does not mean they wouldn't be perfect for ... "The Voice." OH SNAP! Sources who attended the Austin "X-Factor" auditions tell TMZ ... Simon and L.A. Reid came up with the…

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X Factor to TMZ -- 'Play Nice'

Published: 05/26/2012

Simon Cowell and Britney Spears want TMZ to know ... despite our stories about Britney having a tough time judging "X Factor" ... they couldn't be happier. Let's be real -- Britney says she's talking to Harvey in the video, but she's really talkin' to you. As TMZ first reported, Britney walked off…

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Britney Spears Has 'X Factor' Over a Barrel

Published: 05/25/2012

The honchos at "X Factor" wanted Britney Spears so badly, they literally gave away the candy store by giving her the right to do things during production that are not "normal" ... and that includes taking breaks whenever her little heart desires. As TMZ reported, Britney walked off the set…

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Simon Cowell -- Not Worried About Britney Spears Melting Down

Published: 05/15/2012

Simon Cowell isn't bothered one bit at the prospect of Britney Spears falling apart during a live episode of "X Factor" ... insisting whatever happens will be ratings GOLD!! Simon was leaving ABC Kitchen in NYC last night after a dinner date with the other new "X Factor" judge Demi Lovato ... when…

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Demi Lovato -- 7-Figure Deal at 'X Factor'

Published: 05/15/2012

Demi Lovato is exactly 1/15th the celebrity Britney Spears is ... at least in the salary department. Sources tell TMZ, the 19-year-old singer's raking in just north of a million to join the gang on "X Factor" -- still damn impressive, but face it ... she's no Britney. Simon Cowell raved about…

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Britney Spears -- Big 'X Factor' Announcement

Published: 05/14/2012

It's the biggest TV news in a long time -- Britney Spears officially signing on to judge the next season of "X Factor" for $15 MILLION -- but Brit looked nervous during the big announcement today. Simon Cowell made the announcement moments ago at the Upfronts in New York -- publicly unveiling the…

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